Which of the Following Is the Main Problem Causing Gastroesophageal

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the main problem causing gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) ?

• A)Excess stomach acid
• B)A diet that is too high in saturated fat
• C)Lack of adequate function of the cardiac sphincter
• D)Being overweight

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Definitions:

Occipital

Pertaining to the occipital bone or the occipital region of the brain, involved in visual processing.

Meninges

The three layers of protective tissue (dura mater, arachnoid mater, and pia mater) covering the brain and spinal cord.

Arachnoid

A delicate membrane that encloses the brain and spinal cord, situated between the dura mater and pia mater.

Pia

Short for pia mater, it is the delicate innermost membrane enveloping the brain and spinal cord.